Common use of Certification Programs Clause in Contracts

Certification Programs. A. GROUNDS CERTIFICATES For employees hired prior to October 1, 2017 Grounds employees who possesses any of the certifications below, who uses the certificates in the routine performance of her/his responsibilities, who has completed her/his probationary period, and who has properly filed the certificates with her/his supervisor is eligible for a wage adjustment. Certificates can be obtained in the areas outlined below. Each employee is eligible for up to five (5) certificates in the amount of $1.25 per hour each for a maximum of $6.25 per hour. Employees who do not have the certificates listed with an * below, will not be paid should they receive said certification in the future. 1. Grounds Certificates Licensed/Certified Playground Inspector Licensed DEQ Well Operator State of Michigan Pesticide Certification a. Should an employee earn a certification after 10/1/17, the employee will sign a one (1) year employment commitment per certificate, for each certificate earned. If the employee leaves employment before the year is up, the employee will pay the prorated cost incurred by the Rochester Community Schools back to the Employer. b. If certificates have expiration dates, the employee must renew the certificate to continue to receive pay for the certificate upon expiration. B. Employees hired into a Grounds position after October 1, 2017, whether a new hire or transfer, must obtain the following certificates within one year of hire to continue employment. 1. Grounds Certificates State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Certification: 3A-Turf State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Certification: 6 – Right of Way Upon obtaining the required certificate(s), employees will be paid an additional $1.25 per hour, per certificate. This will not change the base hourly wage. C. The Rochester Community Schools will participate in the AFSCME Journeyman Certification Program. The AFSCME Journeyman Certification Program document shall be included as part of this agreement.

Certification Programs. ‌ A. GROUNDS CERTIFICATES For employees hired prior to October 1, 2017 Grounds employees who possesses any of the certifications below, who uses the certificates in the routine performance of her/his responsibilities, who has completed her/his probationary period, and who has properly filed the certificates with her/his supervisor is eligible for a wage adjustment. Certificates can be obtained in the areas outlined below. Each employee is eligible for up to five (5) certificates in the amount of $1.25 1.06 per hour each for a maximum of $6.25 5.30 per hour. Employees who do not have the certificates listed with an * below, will not be paid should they receive said certification in the future. 1. Grounds Certificates Licensed/Certified Playground Inspector Licensed DEQ Well Operator State of Michigan Pesticide Certification a. Should an employee earn a certification after 10/1/17, the employee will sign a one one (1) year employment commitment per certificate, for each certificate earned. If the employee leaves employment before the year is up, the employee will pay the prorated cost incurred by the Rochester Community Schools back to the Employer. b. If certificates have expiration dates, the employee must renew the certificate to continue to receive pay for the certificate upon expiration. B. Employees hired into a Grounds position after October 1, 2017, whether a new hire or transfer, must obtain the following certificates within one year of hire to continue employment. 1. Grounds Certificates State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Certification: 3A-Turf State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Certification: 6 – Right of Way Upon obtaining the required certificate(s), employees will be paid an additional $1.25 1.00 per hour, per certificate. This will not change the base hourly wage. C. The Rochester Community Schools will participate in the AFSCME Journeyman Certification Program. The AFSCME Journeyman Certification Program document shall be included as part of this agreement.